# Hi5 Match vs Only Chats

The clearest difference is rating: Hi5 Match at 4.0 against Only Chats's 3.0. Hi5 Match also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 2). Only Chats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi5 Match sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Only Chats asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hi5 Match holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi5 Match has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi5 Match | Only Chats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-chats/id1643357217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) | [Code with Beto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735070532) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi5 Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165)

Connect with new individuals in a safe and private setting. This app facilitates meaningful connections while ensuring your privacy is protected. Share images securely, knowing they are automatically deleted after a match ends.

**Highlights:** Free to use, Secure and private matching, Safe picture sharing, Automatic picture deletion, Local history storage, Unlock history, Unlimited matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app to chat with strangers
- 🚀 Fast-paced and interactive
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🤝 Helps connect people

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 💬 Difficulty maintaining conversations
- 🤖 Presence of fake/bot profiles
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect with previous chat partners
- Registration and login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unexpected app closures during conversations

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Implement better user filtering options
- Reduce ads and improve monetization model
- Add security and privacy features
- Enhance user experience and chat functionality


### Only Chats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-chats/id1643357217)

This messaging app allows users to connect with friends through email search, share their status, and send their location. It provides a secure authentication system for a different way to communicate.

**Highlights:** Multi-user chat, Friend search by email, Profile pictures, Status updates, Location sharing, User authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi5 Match free?

Hi5 Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Only Chats free?

Only Chats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hi5 Match or Only Chats?

Hi5 Match is rated higher. Hi5 Match averages 4.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Only Chats averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hi5 Match or Only Chats have ads?

Neither Hi5 Match nor Only Chats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi5 Match or Only Chats?

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, and Only Chats every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hi5 Match was updated on November 2, 2026 and Only Chats on November 3, 2026.

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